Riusuke Fukahori

This artist is very cool because he takes a 2 dimension technique and makes something that is essentially 3 dimensional by painting layers on resin. i think there is a lot to be learned from this artist especially regarding new creative way to use paint. also in this way its almost like painting is becoming sculpture into something that transcends medium.

In 2000, when his career reached a low point, he suddenly became fascinated by his goldfish—which despite being abandoned for seven years was still alive. The artist calls this incident “Goldfish Salvation.” Without restricting himself to one genre, he creates diverse expressions with the exclusive subject matter of goldfish.

“I think of goldfish as a living sculpture with man-made modifications. It never reaches the completed form; the goldfish’s vulnerability and imperfections bring out our motherly instinct. The impulse of exploration, “What are goldfish” drives me to create more. Where and how they want to swim, and what they think; these are the questions that I’ve been asking myself when I paint goldfish. I believe this process will help breathe life into the goldfish in my works.”